Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Another Year Begins

This morning we ventured back into the familiar...

but not quite as familiar as previous years. A new school (building) meant a later start date. A darker morning coupled with rainy skies required inside pictures for our crew instead of the front porch pictures we've done in the past.Today the kids started their first day of 5th grade,

3rd grade,

2nd grade,

and another year of preschool.

Clearly there was a lot of energy as we headed out the door.

Because of all the changes at school, I got the privilege of helping students get to their classes in the morning. That meant the start of preschool would have to wait a couple hours. To my surprise, Miss Evie was ready and waiting when I got home to dive right back into her preschool routine. After an introduction to the calendar and a quick review of the letter sounds she learned last year, we're ready to tackle the last half of her reading book. Once we got started, there was no stopping her. This girl LOVES to learn.

As is our first day of school tradition, we headed out for ice cream after dinner. Normally the newest student gets to choose where we go for ice cream, but since this first day of school happens to land on Sean's birthday, he had the honor of choosing. Rita's didn't know what hit 'em. We took up over half the little shop. Really...there were only two chairs left for the many other customers.

About Us

Yours Truly

I’m Beckie. At the most basic level, I am a sinner. Saved. Through faith. By God’s amazing grace. I struggle daily to remain centered on that. Sometimes I don’t. Remember that “sinner” part? Aside from that, I am the luckiest wife on Earth to my beloved and full time mother to 4 little blessings.

This blog is a record of daily (sometimes not-so-daily) happenings, ideas, thoughts, meditations and perspectives on life as we travel through. May it be that we seek to leave only footprints in our pursuit to live life following Christ, never being satisfied with where we are in our walk with Him, but always pursuing a deeper relationship.

Beloved

He's Sean. He loves Jesus, his wife and his children and does his best to serve all six of us on a daily basis. He's handsome and smart and funny. He's incredibly thoughtful which makes him the best gift-giver I know. He's the kind of man you want your sons to be and your daughters to marry.

Blessing #1

He’s Jack. He’s nine. He's hungry for knowledge (and mac-n-cheese). He loves all things LEGO. He’s creative and is often found drawing the details of the latest story rolling around in his head. He’s sensitive and sweet and loves to snuggle. He’s an attentive big brother who helps his siblings with any task because they’re his best friends.

Blessing #2

He’s Wes. He’s seven. He has a mellow temperament and go-with-the-flow attitude. He loves to run and jump and dance with his sisters. He loves to sleep but never stops moving when he’s awake. He admires his big brother and dotes on his little sisters. He’s funny and silly and oh-so-sweet.

Blessing #3

She’s Elise. She’s six. She is almost all girl with just enough boy to keep up with her brothers. She is mommy to her dolls as well as her siblings. She's the most beautiful ballerina and most independent princess you'll ever meet. She’s loud and silly and full of spunk.

Blessing #4

She's Evie. She's three. She's sweet and silly and loves to make her family giggle. Her expressions let us know that she experiences life at its fullest. Learning something new every day, she adds a beautiful element of discovery to our crew. She's taught us all to enjoy and embrace every moment the Lord gives us.